Job summary
To support NCGPA's finance team in the provision of a high quality, effective and professional financial accounting service.
Main duties of the job
- Preparation of regular financial and management accounts and information including budgets
- Liaison with budget and service managers and supporting them with all things finance.
- Ensuring all available funding is claimed in a timely manner and appropriately accounted for.
- Developing and maintaining strong financial processes and procedures
- To support operational financial processes including payments/income and other processes.
- Be very organised and methodical - working with the team to share information and good practice across the organisation.
- Act as cover for the Head of PCN Planning and Finance for periods of annual leave
About us
Nottingham City General Practice Alliance (NCGPA) was formed in 2016. We are Nottingham citys first GP Federation, often referred to as NCGPA or the Alliance. Our members consist of 45 NHS GP practices in Nottingham city, who cover a population of over 336,000 patients. We are the lead employer for our PCN based roles such as Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribing Link Workers and Health and Wellbeing Coaches.
NCGPA is a Company Limited by shares, with its member practices being equal shareholders. The company is managed by a board of 8 elected representatives from member GP practices and three co-opted positions representing nursing, lay and non-principal GPs. The day to day running of the company is through a Senior Management team comprising the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer along with the Company's Chief Operating Officer and a dedicated office team. Find out more about our work at ncgpa.org.uk
Its an exciting time for general practice in our city; why not see if you've got what it takes to join us?
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Prepare and submit monthly practice and PCN re-imbursement claims.
- Produce monthly statements of income and expenditure for each area/service/contract/class including forward projections.
- Liaising with relevant staff sourcing information and collating this for meetings.
- Attending regular meetings with Budget holders and service managers to present financial information.
- Support month end, quarter end and year end procedures and reporting to ensure information is timely and accurate.
- Keep accurate financial records using QuickBooks and other systems as necessary.
- Have an understanding of NHS and NEST pension schemes and support the other members of the finance team in processing pension submissions and maintain accurate records.
- To support the Finance and HR Teams with monthly payroll processing
- Be a point of contact for various NHS bodies and work towards understanding the organisations obligations and maturing process over the next few years.
- A can-do attitude and knowledge of primary care to build upon would be advantageous.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Prepare and submit monthly practice and PCN re-imbursement claims.
- Produce monthly statements of income and expenditure for each area/service/contract/class including forward projections.
- Liaising with relevant staff sourcing information and collating this for meetings.
- Attending regular meetings with Budget holders and service managers to present financial information.
- Support month end, quarter end and year end procedures and reporting to ensure information is timely and accurate.
- Keep accurate financial records using QuickBooks and other systems as necessary.
- Have an understanding of NHS and NEST pension schemes and support the other members of the finance team in processing pension submissions and maintain accurate records.
- To support the Finance and HR Teams with monthly payroll processing
- Be a point of contact for various NHS bodies and work towards understanding the organisations obligations and maturing process over the next few years.
- A can-do attitude and knowledge of primary care to build upon would be advantageous.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 or AAT Technician or part qualified CIMA/CCAB or equivalent
Desirable
- Full CCAB or equivalent Degree level qualified
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with QuickBooks or Xero or similar accounting systems
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives
- Experience of billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, bank reconciliations and revenue recognition
- Working in a finance and/or accounting environment
Desirable
- Experience of producing accounts for Primary Care Networks
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively to stakeholders
- Understanding and able to deal with confidential and sensitive issues when liaising with team members/other professionals
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task, always maintaining accuracy
- Ability to problem solve and support others in resolving problems
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies
- Ability to manage conflicting issues assertively and sensitively
- Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Understanding of Primary Care Networks and the relevant financial frameworks
- Awareness of the wider NHS financial system
- Knowledge of accounting standards
- Awareness of local NHS finance issues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of different audiences
- Pro-active and positive approach to change and continuous improvement
- Ability to adapt and work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Proficient in use of MS Office
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to manage own workload
- Highly motivated
- Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 or AAT Technician or part qualified CIMA/CCAB or equivalent
Desirable
- Full CCAB or equivalent Degree level qualified
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with QuickBooks or Xero or similar accounting systems
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives
- Experience of billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, bank reconciliations and revenue recognition
- Working in a finance and/or accounting environment
Desirable
- Experience of producing accounts for Primary Care Networks
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively to stakeholders
- Understanding and able to deal with confidential and sensitive issues when liaising with team members/other professionals
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task, always maintaining accuracy
- Ability to problem solve and support others in resolving problems
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies
- Ability to manage conflicting issues assertively and sensitively
- Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Understanding of Primary Care Networks and the relevant financial frameworks
- Awareness of the wider NHS financial system
- Knowledge of accounting standards
- Awareness of local NHS finance issues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of different audiences
- Pro-active and positive approach to change and continuous improvement
- Ability to adapt and work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Proficient in use of MS Office
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to manage own workload
- Highly motivated
- Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
